Thursday, December 10, 2015

Exciting Christmas Ice Skating Rinks in Texas!!

Annual
Marshall, Texas Wonderland of Lights & Ice Skating, Late Nov Through Dec:This event features stunning lighting displays
with over 10 million Christmas lights on buildings, the 1901 courthouse, homes,
trees and decorations. The event kicks off with an official Wonderland of
Lights Lighting Ceremony in November. Neighborhoods decorate using a central
theme. Bus tours or horse drawn carriage tours are available. The town square
is beautifully decorated and features an ice skating rink, ice performances,
Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, strolling carolers, a chuckwagon
breakfast, train rides, a snow tubing hill and more. Choirs perform on the
square every Tuesday and Thursday night. Other activities include weekend music
concerts at the Marshall Convention Center, a Lighted Parade, and hourly bus
tours and the Wonderland 5K Run and Walk. Walking or driving tour maps are
available from the Wonderland Information Center booth on the second floor of
the Weisman Center on the square at 211 North Washington Avenue. (800)
953-7868.

In
2010 Barton Creek opened a 3,800 square foot outdoor ice rink in their newly
renovated Resort Pavilion. 2010 ice skating dates were 24 November through the
first Sunday in January. The skating rink is open to local residents, club
members and resort guests. “The holiday Shop” sells gifts and showcases a
variety of theme decorated Christmas trees with themes ranging from the
traditional “Winter Wonderland” and “Peppermint Twist” to the more eclectic
“Christmas on the Ranch,” “University of Texas” and “Keep Austin Weird.” Barton
Creek Resort and Spa is located west of the town of West Lake Hills off Bee
Caves Road. (800) 336-6158. (512) 329-4000. 8212 Barton Club Drive, 78735.

Annual
Northern Lights Ice Festival in Prosper, Texas, Late Nov-Jan 3:This is a favorite annual family festival
presented by the Prestonwood Baptist Church. The ice skating rink is open on
select days from late November through December. The Northern Lights Festival
is held on two December weekends. Activities include Christmas cookie
decorating in the Gingerbread House, letters to and from Santa, Polar Express
Rides, photos with Santa, Mrs. Santa and several Disney characters, and much
more. (972) 820-5000. 1001 West Prosper Trail, 75078.

Annual Moody Gardens Festival of Lights, Ice Skating, Snow, Galveston,
Texas, Nov-Dec:This event features over one million lights
within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays, ice skating, Saturday nights
snow play area, Friday night bring a canned good night, dinner at the Garden
Restaurant, photos with Santa, holiday movies, Imagine Christmas (a Holiday
Musical Dinner and Show), and nightly live entertainment. Admission to the Rainforest Pyramid,
Aquarium Pyramid, MG 3D Theater, Ridefilm Theater and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
can be purchased for $6 each with a Festival of Lights ticket. Tickets to the
4D Special FX Theater can be purchased for $10.95 adults/ $8.95 child. Bring
your own skates or skate rental is also available for just $6. (800) 582-4673.
One Hope Boulevard, 77554. Moody Gardens is a public, non-profit educational
destination.